nihonkohden

Stock Information

Dividend

Basic Policy on Distribution of Profits and Dividends

Nihon Kohden recognizes that returning profits to shareholders is one of management's most important tasks. The basic policy on distribution of profits and dividends is to maintain stable and continuous dividend payments while retaining necessary reserves for future business expansion. The priority for distribution of profits is i) investment necessary for future business expansion used in R&D investments, capital investments, M&A or alliances, and development of human resources, ii) dividends, and iii) share buybacks. The Company sets a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% or more. Share buyback is considered in a flexible manner, taking into account comprehensively its future business deployment, investment plan, retained earnings, and stock price level.

Dividend per Share and Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio

(Yen)
FY
Ended
March
2019
FY
Ended
March
2020
FY
Ended
March
2021
FY
Ended
March
2022
FY
Ending
March
2023
Dividend per Share
Full-year Dividend
Interim Dividend
Year-end Dividend
Special Dividend
70th Anniversary Dividend

35.0
17.0
18.0
-
-

35.0
17.0
18.0
-
-

55.0
17.0
18.0
22.0
-

67.0
19.0
20.0
15.0
13.0

-
20.0
-
-
 -
Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio (%)
27
30
26
24
-

Dividend

Repurchase of Treasury Stock

Date of Repurchase Number of Shares Repurchased
(shares)
Total Repurchase Amount
(million yen)
May 16, 2022 to June 2, 2022 322,500 999
February 3, 2022 289,800 896
May 14, 2021 to June 22, 2021 473,900 1,499
March 2, 2018 500,000 1,470
March 11, 2016 2,000,000 5,834
June 2, 2015 200,000 599
November 27, 2007 100,000 252
February 20, 2007 285,000 733
February 17, 2005 300,000 396
September 13, 2002 920,000 430

Cancellation of Treasury Stock

Date of Cancellation Number of
Shares Cancelled (shares)
Ratio of the Total Number of
Shares Issued Before the Cancellation 
June 10, 2022 500,000 0.56%
May 21, 2018 1,000,000 1.11%
May 20, 2015 1,800,000 1.97%